• Health,  Miscellaneous,  Uncategorized,  Weight Loss

    A Super Start to Weight Loss with Super Foods

    A Super Start to Weight Loss with Super Foods I just can’t believe a week has already gone by since I’ve started the new series on weight loss!   (For those who missed last week, Click here to view last’s week’s topic)  I’ve actually been chewing at the bits to write this next article… First I want to say, if I had the perfect metabolism and have never had to struggle with weight loss myself, I would probably never have started this series. I wouldn’t feel qualified.  Why? Because who wants to learn how to fix a broken door from someone who’s never fixed a broken door in their entire…

  • Managing Money,  Saving Money,  Thrifty Moms,  Uncategorized

    How to Save More Money on Groceries

    How to Save More Money on Groceries There are two ways to save more money on your groceries:  buy less or pay less.  The good news is, there are several ways to do both of these things. Buying less may sound like you have to cut down on what you’re buying,  but this isn’t always true. Spending less always sounds like going into the supermarket with a bag full of coupons.  It’s true that these are both ways to cut down on your grocery shopping bills but with a little bit of thought you could probably cut down your spending many other ways as well. 1.  Save More Money on…

  • Free Downloads,  Kitchen Tips,  Uncategorized

    Homemade Bread Making Tips

    Homemade Break Making Tips – Friday’s Freebie (No email address required) Table of Contents: Introduction……………………………………………………..3 Ingredients……………………………………………………….5 How to Measure the Ingredients…………………………9 How to Measure Flour Correctly………………………..10 Mixing the Ingredients and Making Dough………….11 Shaping the Dough…………………………………………..12 Kneading Bread Dough……………………………………..13 Greasing the Bread Pan…………………………………….14 Baking Bread Without a Loaf Pan……………………….15 Freezing the Dough………………………………………….16 Tips for Choosing the Right Kind of Bakeware……..18 Selecting a Bread Machine………………………………..20 How a Bread Machine Works…………………………….21 How to Slice Homemade Bread………………………….22 35 Bread Making Tips……………………………………….23 Conclusion………………………………………………………27 Helpful Resources……………………………………………29 Click here to Download (PDF)  Right click to save on your own computer. *Note: You will need the adobe reader to read all of our pdf downloads.  If you don’t…

  • Do it Yourself,  Managing Money,  Thrifty Moms,  Uncategorized

    Take the Thrifty Challenge

    Take the Thrifty Challenge Proverbs 31:13 says, “She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.” One way we can save more money at home is by expanding our knowledge and abilities. With 3 boys and 1 husband, I knew the cost  of haircuts would really add up over a year’s time.  With much practice, I have learned how to cut hair decently enough to pass as a fair haircut.  Perhaps there’s something that you can take time to learn to do that would save money for your household.  There is a wealth of information and numerous step-by-step videos online for almost any project you would like to…